Publications by authors named "P Anandhi"
Antibacterial activity of cinnamon and clove oil against wound pathogens.
J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- * It emphasizes the growing concern of antibiotic resistance due to factors like misuse and overuse, particularly in countries where antibiotics can be purchased without prescriptions.
- * The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cinnamon and clove oils in combating resistant strains of bacteria such as P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae, identified through the disc diffusion method.
Background: Radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis is a major problem causing widespread clinical symptoms and may interfere with treatment plans, ultimately jeopardizing patient outcome. Zinc supplementation may be considered beneficial in preventing acute toxicity during chemoradiation.
Aims And Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the effect of zinc supplementation on radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis in Stage III and IV-A oropharynx and hypopharynx cancers treated by hyperfractionated accelerated concomitant boost radiotherapy with weakly cisplatin.